International News: 20 killed in Iraq violence
Violence is taking place in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. the crowd has now entered in Rashtrapati Bhavan. So far 20 people have been reported killed in the firing of security forces.
Aug 30, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
Agenda India Ka: Iraq to become Sri Lanka 2.0?
Not many days ago pictures of people protesting in Sri Lanka who occupied the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Prime Minister's house. Now some similar pictures are also coming from Iraq, here the protesters have entered the parliament. The protesters are angry over the nomination of pro-Iranian Mohammad al-Sudani as the prime ministerial candidate.
Jul 28, 2022, 21:58 PM IST
Protesters block Iraq's main commodities port as strikes take hold
At least 315 people have been killed since the start of mass unrest in Baghdad and southern Iraq in early October, the largest demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Nov 18, 2019, 20:37 PM IST
Iraqi security forces break up protests in Battle of the Bridges
The shootings took place on or near three of Baghdad`s main bridges - Ahrar, Shuhada, and Bab al-Muadham - which have become focal points of the protests.
Nov 06, 2019, 23:14 PM IST
At least 27 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
Nearly 1,800 people were injured nationwide, according to medical sources, as demonstrators vented frustration at political elites they say have failed to improve their lives after years of conflict. "All we want are four things: jobs, water, electricity, and safety. That`s all we want," said 16-year-old Ali Mohammed who had covered his face with a T-shirt to avoid inhaling tear gas, as chaotic scenes overwhelmed Baghdad`s central Tahrir Square.
Oct 26, 2019, 00:03 AM IST
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi`s 17-point plan was the result of an emergency cabinet meeting on Saturday night and comes after days of offering only vague reform promises.
Oct 06, 2019, 20:00 PM IST
